The Mind of a School-Aged Child 2018 Webinar Series, Part 1
March 27, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am MDT
This webinar series will be didactic and address the mind of the school aged child, that of cognitive development, both normal and abnormal, and how to interpret communications from schools and advocate for students who have cognitive issues. The three webinars will include time for question and answers.
Attention – Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment
Presented by: Mark L. Wolraich, MD
By the end of this webinar, participants should:
• Be aware of the history and basic diagnostic criteria of ADHD.
• Be able to obtain and use appropriate behavior rating scales.
• Be able to describe th e importance of considering ADHD as a chronic condition.
• Be aware of the variations in treatment recommended for preschool age children and adolescents.
• Be aware of the importance of primary care clinician, teacher and mental health provider coordination